Independent and Subordinate Clauses Flashcard Review

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the clause: 'If you adjust the blinds.'

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Subordinate clause.

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Identify the clause: 'You won’t be so hot.'

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Independent clause.

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What is the subject of the sentence: 'The airplane model took three hours to build.'

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The subject is 'model.'

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Identify the clause: 'that Dad cooked for us.'

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Subordinate clause.

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Identify the clause: 'We all enjoyed the dinner.'

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Independent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'Although she was better at music.'

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Subordinate clause.

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What is the subject of the sentence: 'I would like to make dresses for my dolls.'

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The subject is 'I.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.